mean: alternate(i.e. you, then me, then you, then me)
example:
"My partner and I take turns opening the shop"
73. remind someone to
mean: say something to help someone remember
example:
"when we get to the supermarket, please remind me to buy some eggs."
74.fed up with something
mean: unhappy about something that has happening for a long time
example:
"I don't like my job.I'm fed up with paperwork."
75.as long as
mean: on the condition that; providing that
example:
We will play badminton as long as it not rain tomorrow.
76. good at something
mean: able to do something well
example:
My mum is good at cooking.
77.so far, so good
mean: it is fine now, but there may be problems later on.
example:
I only work at there for three days, but so far so good.
78. that sounds
mean: Say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something
example:
That sound dangerous. Please don't stay close.
79. you're not alllowed to do something
mean: doing something is not permitted
example:
You're not allowed to play in this area.
80. despite something
mean: not affected by something
example:
He goes jogging every day despite having rain.
81.as a result
mean: consequently;as an effect
example:
It raining. As a result, I can't go out eat.
82. Do you know where Mr smith is?
mean: NOT
example:
Do you know where my phone is?
no. I have no idea.
83. sorry to interrupt
mean: say this when you want to talk to someone who is already speaking
example:
"Sorry to interrupt, is it your bag?"
84. in good condition / in perfect condition.
mean: not broken / like new
example:
My health is in perfect condition.
85. he just stepped out
mean:he went out for a short time
example:
Ahmad is just stepped out when you come in.
86.I'll put you through
mean: I will connect you
example:
a: I'd like to speak with manager.
b: wait a moment. I'll put you through.
87. there's been a delay
mean: say this when something is late
example:
There's been a delay in production. One of the machines broke down.
88. for good
mean: forever; permanently
example:
"I've triend to stop smoking before, but this time I'm stopping for good."
89. hear from someone
mean: receive communication from someone
example:
" I haven't heard from my sister for a long time. I hope she's okay."
90.that's too bad.
mean: when someone tells you bad news, say this to show that you care.
example:
A: "I didn't get that job."
B:"That's too bad"
91. What's this charge for?
mean: Ask this when you don't understand an amount on your bill or receipt.
example:
A: excuse me. what's this change for on my receipt?
B: It's the tax.
92.to someone/ something
mean: When people drink together, they say this to wish success to someone or something.
example:
"To our new partnership."
93. I heard it through the grapevine
mean: someone told me something aas gossip or a rumor.
example:
A： are you sure the company is closing?"
B: No, I'm not sure. I heard it through the grapevine.
94. hear back from someone
mean: receive a reply from someone.
example:
I never heard back from the company since I got interview.
95. really like/ really enjoy/ really want
mean: NOT
example:
I really like my english class.\
96. better off doing something
mean: Say this to show a better choice
example:
I better off taking the train instead of bus.
97. the second one from the right/left
mean: the thing beside the thing on the right/ left
example:
"please pass me that book on the shelf, the second one from the left."
98. Are we still on for something?
mean: are we going to meet at the time that we already planned?Ask this to confirm an arrangement.
example:
A:"Are we still on for lunch tomorrow?"
B:"Alright"
99. They say
mean: some people say.Say this when you hear something, but it's not important who said it.
example:
A:"the economy is bad this year."
B:" Yes, but they say it will get better soon."
100. go ahead
mean: do it, say this if you want someone to start or do something
example:
A:"Do you mind if I have the last biscuit?"
B:" Go ahead.I've had enough."
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